Rude or not Rude?

Lets preface this by saying that I am not saying I think anyone is doing anything rude...but while laying awake for an hour, I thought of DT.

Our bedroom window faces our neighbors' driveway. I have noticed for the past several weeks, I am being awoken at 6 a.m. and often before that on a daily basis by our neighbors. Someone's work schedule must have changed because they are out getting in and out of the cars very early. I kid you not, their car doors are slammed shut no less than a dozen times every morning. They may be opening the doors and slamming them in an effort to knock snow off? In addition to this, they are coming in and out of their door (opens to the driveway) and letting that door slam as well. They also are speaking very loudly to each other...usually it seems like someone outside yelling to someone inside. Basically...it's VERY noisy. The slamming of the doors you can actually "feel" as well.

I know people have to get up and get to work. I get it. Is all the noise excessive, or within reason for a weekday morning? WDYT?

For the record, we have a very good relationship with these neighbors.

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I've noticed that not all people are thoughtful when it comes to noise in the morning. I always try to respect that other people aren't up that early. I do know with kids that can be difficult sometimes. I assume there are no kids involved here?

It sounds rude to me, but perhaps they don't realize they are doing it. Do they know your bedroom window is right next to their driveway?

Is there a way you can let them know they are waking you up? Maybe you could pretend it's your kids that are getting awakened too early. Sometimes it's easier to ask for something for your kids rather than for yourself.

Either way, they should be able to leave for work without all the commotion.